Miller, Joe, Collection Joe Miller Collection, 1960-2003 Ms.2007.801

Joe Miller Collection, 1960-2003 Ms.2007.801


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Jennifer Mitchell, Archivist

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2007.801
Title
Joe Miller Collection 1960-2003
Quantity
1 Cubic Feet, 2 boxes
Creator
Miller, Joe, d.2003
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
The Joe Miller Collection consists of materials relating to Miller's work on the development and implementation of bar codes for the retail industry. The collection consists mainly of manuals and handbooks relating to the implementation of standardized inventory control systems in the retail industry.

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Joe Miller Collection, Ms2007-801, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Joe Miller Collection was donated to the Special Collections in 2007.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Joe Miller Collection began in November 2007 and was completed in December 2007. Some preliminary processing was done in October 2007.


Biographical Note

Joe Miller was most well-known for being a pioneer in implementing the bar code system in retail stores. He was born in Richmond, VA and served in the Navy during the second World War. After the war, he took a job at Thalhimer's Department Stores in Richmond where he helped to create a computer system to track inventory. Later, he took a job working for the National Retail Merchants Association(NRMA) as the director of retail standards and technology. There Miller worked on the implementation of bar code systems. Joe Miller died in April of 2003 at the age of 82.

Scope and Content

The Joe Miller Collection consists of materials concerned with the implementation of inventory control systems in the retail industry. These materials include proposals, manuals, and handbooks related to inventory controls systems like the bar code. There are also manuals relating to creation of merchandise classifications and implementation of code systems. Also included with the collection are two obituaries giving information about Miller's life as a bar code pioneer as well as personal information.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Miller, Joe, d.2003
  • Science and Technology

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Joe Miller Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).

Container List

box-folder 1 folder: 1-2
Univac Proposal for Thalhimer Brothers
c.1960
box-folder 1 folder: 3
Universal Vendor Marketing
1976
box-folder 1 folder: 4
Merchandise Planning and Control
1982-1984
box-folder 1 folder: 5-6
Emporium Group Holdings, Introduction to Merchandising
1983
box-folder 1 folder: 7
NRMA X-12 Information, Vol. 1
1986
box-folder 2 folder: 1
Krieger, Murray. The Complete Dictionary for Buying and Merchandising , National Retail Merchants Assocation: New York
1987
box-folder 2 folder: 2
Voluntary Interindustry Communications Standards - Retail Industry Conventions and Implementation Guidelines
June 1987
box-folder 2 folder: 3
EDI Data Segments and Data Elements, Vol. 4
1987
box-folder 2 folder: 4
Standard Color and Size Code Handbook , National Retail Merchants Association: New York
1988
box-folder 2 folder: 5
EBDI - ANSI ASC 12 Standards - Slide Presentation
1991
box-folder 2 folder: 6
X12/DISA Information Manual
1991
box-folder 2 folder: 7
NRF Reports - After Retirement
1991, n.d.
box-folder 2 folder: 8
Obituaries
2003